We all know these protests are being underwritten by shady NGOs all across the country, and some over in the mid east.
If these scholar students were serious about protesting, they should’ve marched on Capitol Hill. That’s where the money comes from to drop all the bombs.
Thanks, Vlad. I only touched on the "dark money" underwriting ... there's a link in the second section that refers to "sketchy players." It links to a very detailed overview from the "Tablet" magazine, published just last week.
Well played my brother. I never knew all of those years teaching next to you that I was amongst a literary and social conduct genius! Sort of a Lewis Grizzard (A Great American) without the benefit of being Ga born and bred! I`m exposing my IB kids to this mockery with the hopes that it will enhance their ability to actually think their way through life instead of being sheep. The struggle is real....and continues for me but one more year.
The Monty Python "Life of Brian" clip says it all. Well done, Jim. Not defiance. It's compliance. Why do so many humans do that? As a rebel who was very active in the women's rights movement in the 60s and 70s, I could never be compliant. What irony to be compliant in a protest.
I go way back in the country genre...how about Gentleman Jim Reeves. One of the cleanest vocals you`d ever hear. And Conway Twitty dripped sexy. He would be to 50-60s Country music what Barry white was to 70s disco/RB
Hahaha, I know. I told Cappy Douglas (new principal) if she saw me at The `Loh after next year she had permission top shoot me in the face because that would be the sign that my mind had done gone up around the bend!
Thanks Mr. Wa-day. I've been retired for 5 1/2 years now. I told my son if I ever made any noise about going back that he had permission to grab a pillow, drop it on my face and end it. ;-)
I respectfully add Dan Fogelberg (Old Lang Syne, The Reach, Run for the Roses..... A master lyricist who painted life`s pictures for posterity. I saw him in the Fox Theatre back in the 70s and it was one of the best combinations of venue and artist you`d ever witness. His work is far too expansive to list here.
One should also remember General Norman Johnson of The Chairman of the Board. He wrote Clarence Carter`s biggest hit "Patches" and sooo many more for Motown era artist. But his vocals set him apart from the crowd in the 60s black R&B Top 40 radio world. His voice cried even on a happy song.
It surprised me you left out Gary Puckett of The Union Gap. One of the clearest voices in the top 40 Rock and Roll 60s, Gary was an instantly recognized voice in that genre due to a seriously mature tone when he sang.
I liked Dan Fogelberg also. And I have a great story about Gary Puckett. The Union Gap keyboardist, Gary Withem, was my Master Teacher when I was earning my teaching credential in 2004.
I'll stop by to say hello during the Fall Semester. It's your last year, right?
Growing up on the east coast I was mostly into MOTOWN and still get giddy when I listen to that genre. It's how I learned to dance (via Dick Clark) and even when the Beatles arrived it was awhile before I warmed to them since, well, you can't dance to it! So much to reminesce here but off the top of my blonde head I have to throw out Michael McDonald, Al Green, Isaac Hayes, David Clayton-Thomas (BS & T). OK I must stop now.....I have dust bunnies to catch. Thanks for the memories Jim
This is happening in Canada too. I know - freedom/rights to..., but if these protests are planned and backed by "donors", then don't the kids even have their own thoughts about what they are fighting for or against? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Thanks, Paul. I knew about the dark money and outside influences. I just decided not to make the space for it in this piece. And I agree, a lot of these kids joined in just to be a part of something, a social need of belonging.
By the way, I'm curious as to your thoughts on the Canadian parliament's introduction of the "Online Harms Act" (C-63). Looks like Trudeau's government has way, WAY overstepped its boundaries.
All this money behind the radical umbrella movement, including a broad range of subjects like climate change, transgender ideology, changes in topics taught in schools...anything to do with the "intersectionality" circle. Apparently, a lot of this stuff has been entrenching Trojan Horse style over the last decade. What I can't understand is what people like Soros, Rockefeller and Pritzker get out of this. Almost seems like some evil hobby for them.
I know about the dark money. I only touched on it through a link in my piece ... the reference to "sketchy players" in the second section. The "Tablet" article goes through the dark money in great detail.
Growing up on the east coast I was mostly into MOTOWN and still get giddy when I listen to that genre. It's how I learned to dance (via Dick Clark) and even when the Beatles arrived it was awhile before I warmed to them since, well, you can't dance to it! So much to reminesce here but off the top of my blonde head I have to throw out Michael McDonald, Al Green, Isaac Hayes, David Clayton-Thomas (BS & T). OK I must stop now.....I have dust bunnies to catch. Thanks for the memories Jim
Well written, Jim.
We all know these protests are being underwritten by shady NGOs all across the country, and some over in the mid east.
If these scholar students were serious about protesting, they should’ve marched on Capitol Hill. That’s where the money comes from to drop all the bombs.
Thanks, Vlad. I only touched on the "dark money" underwriting ... there's a link in the second section that refers to "sketchy players." It links to a very detailed overview from the "Tablet" magazine, published just last week.
Yes, I’ve read that missive.
Well played my brother. I never knew all of those years teaching next to you that I was amongst a literary and social conduct genius! Sort of a Lewis Grizzard (A Great American) without the benefit of being Ga born and bred! I`m exposing my IB kids to this mockery with the hopes that it will enhance their ability to actually think their way through life instead of being sheep. The struggle is real....and continues for me but one more year.
The Monty Python "Life of Brian" clip says it all. Well done, Jim. Not defiance. It's compliance. Why do so many humans do that? As a rebel who was very active in the women's rights movement in the 60s and 70s, I could never be compliant. What irony to be compliant in a protest.
Thank you, Vicki.
I go way back in the country genre...how about Gentleman Jim Reeves. One of the cleanest vocals you`d ever hear. And Conway Twitty dripped sexy. He would be to 50-60s Country music what Barry white was to 70s disco/RB
Hahaha, I know. I told Cappy Douglas (new principal) if she saw me at The `Loh after next year she had permission top shoot me in the face because that would be the sign that my mind had done gone up around the bend!
You told me about Withem and wrote it in your space here earlier this year. That`s why I was shocked you left Puckett off your list.
Yes, this is my last year. Unless I can find a way to end it without going back!!!!!
Good stuff here....you have my permission to continue....
Thanks Mr. Wa-day. I've been retired for 5 1/2 years now. I told my son if I ever made any noise about going back that he had permission to grab a pillow, drop it on my face and end it. ;-)
I respectfully add Dan Fogelberg (Old Lang Syne, The Reach, Run for the Roses..... A master lyricist who painted life`s pictures for posterity. I saw him in the Fox Theatre back in the 70s and it was one of the best combinations of venue and artist you`d ever witness. His work is far too expansive to list here.
One should also remember General Norman Johnson of The Chairman of the Board. He wrote Clarence Carter`s biggest hit "Patches" and sooo many more for Motown era artist. But his vocals set him apart from the crowd in the 60s black R&B Top 40 radio world. His voice cried even on a happy song.
It surprised me you left out Gary Puckett of The Union Gap. One of the clearest voices in the top 40 Rock and Roll 60s, Gary was an instantly recognized voice in that genre due to a seriously mature tone when he sang.
Paul McCartney....nuff said
Hey Mr. Wa-day. Enjoying your summer?
I liked Dan Fogelberg also. And I have a great story about Gary Puckett. The Union Gap keyboardist, Gary Withem, was my Master Teacher when I was earning my teaching credential in 2004.
I'll stop by to say hello during the Fall Semester. It's your last year, right?
Growing up on the east coast I was mostly into MOTOWN and still get giddy when I listen to that genre. It's how I learned to dance (via Dick Clark) and even when the Beatles arrived it was awhile before I warmed to them since, well, you can't dance to it! So much to reminesce here but off the top of my blonde head I have to throw out Michael McDonald, Al Green, Isaac Hayes, David Clayton-Thomas (BS & T). OK I must stop now.....I have dust bunnies to catch. Thanks for the memories Jim
RIGHT ON JIM! I agree with you 100%. Cosplay indeed. Hey what's a Stanley Quencher?
Thanks, DJoy.
A Stanley Quencher is a high-end, grotesquely overpriced tumbler that is wildly popular with the younger generations, especially female.
I'm such a square
This is happening in Canada too. I know - freedom/rights to..., but if these protests are planned and backed by "donors", then don't the kids even have their own thoughts about what they are fighting for or against? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
"The donors include some of the biggest names in Democratic circles: Soros, Rockefeller and Pritzker, according to a POLITICO analysis". ~ https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/05/pro-palestinian-protests-columbia-university-funding-donors-00156135
Thanks, Paul. I knew about the dark money and outside influences. I just decided not to make the space for it in this piece. And I agree, a lot of these kids joined in just to be a part of something, a social need of belonging.
By the way, I'm curious as to your thoughts on the Canadian parliament's introduction of the "Online Harms Act" (C-63). Looks like Trudeau's government has way, WAY overstepped its boundaries.
https://ccla.org/criminal-justice/online-harms-act-bill-c-63-ccla-joins-civil-society-call-to-separate-parts-two-and-three-from-the-bill/
Our current supreme leader seems to be power hungry, and over steps his purview, and is an eejit.
All this money behind the radical umbrella movement, including a broad range of subjects like climate change, transgender ideology, changes in topics taught in schools...anything to do with the "intersectionality" circle. Apparently, a lot of this stuff has been entrenching Trojan Horse style over the last decade. What I can't understand is what people like Soros, Rockefeller and Pritzker get out of this. Almost seems like some evil hobby for them.
I know about the dark money. I only touched on it through a link in my piece ... the reference to "sketchy players" in the second section. The "Tablet" article goes through the dark money in great detail.
I didn't see the link to the tablet article when I first read through your piece, Jim. (https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/people-setting-america-on-fire-soros-tides-wespac). Good one.
Growing up on the east coast I was mostly into MOTOWN and still get giddy when I listen to that genre. It's how I learned to dance (via Dick Clark) and even when the Beatles arrived it was awhile before I warmed to them since, well, you can't dance to it! So much to reminesce here but off the top of my blonde head I have to throw out Michael McDonald, Al Green, Isaac Hayes, David Clayton-Thomas (BS & T). OK I must stop now.....I have dust bunnies to catch. Thanks for the memories Jim
oops. wrong post ...I tried to delete this but once posted looks like that's not possible? I will post this again on the music riff
IZ’s Somewhere over the Rainbow has 1,415,500,000+ views on YouTube.
Absolute legend.